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About Us

Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and their families explore career options and navigate pathways to higher education, trade schools, military service, or entering the workforce. We assist with the application process, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities, including filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

 

Our services are completely free for students and their families. ACCESS provides a designated advisor for each high school in the district, including ATECH, Conneaut High School, Edgewood High School, Geneva High School, Grand Valley High School, Lakeside High School, and Pymatuning Valley High School. These advisors are here to offer support and guidance, helping students explore their options and prepare for their future after high school. We are here to help, not to take over their journey—students are always in control of their decisions, and we’re here to provide the resources they need along the way.

Board of Directors

Amanda Friday, President

Youth Services Coordinator and INFOhio Coach 

Conneaut Public Library

Lori Riley, Vice President

Superintendent, Conneaut Area City Schools

Richard Jackson, Treasurer

Retired

Kelli Jones, Secretary

Executive Director, Leadership Ashtabula

Board Members

Paul Brockett

Principal, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus

Kimberly Debacker

High School Counselor, Geneva High School

Patrick Kelley

EMS & Emergency Management Coordinator

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center

Lori Slekar

Director of Student Success, Ashtabula County Educational Service Center

Dylan Fitchett

Associate Private Client Financial Advisor

Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Irene Skleres

Senior Advisor I, College Credit Plus Advisor & Career Advisor

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Access Office
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, Ohio 44047

 
Phone: 576-3125 or 576-6015 ext. 1080
Fax: 440-576-6502
www.accessashtabula.org

 
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